Infectious Disease others (Seth's Additional info) (12%) Flashcards
1
Q
Atypical mycobacterial disease MC affects this organ
A
Lungs
2
Q
What is interesting about the overall transmission of atypical mycobacterial infections
A
Not really spread person to person
except leprosy, but takes a while
3
Q
Transmission of Mycobacterium Avium Complex
A
present in soil & water
(NOT person to person)
4
Q
Primary RF of Mycobacterium Avium Complex and some others
A
HIV
with CD4 count less than or equal to 50cells/uL
Symptoms rarely occur in immunocompetent patients without underlying lung disease, inc. risk in bronchiectasis
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